2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Barajasgarcia
A Spanish surname indicating an individual's origins or residence near the gambling houses, casinos, or card clubs.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 200 Americans carry the last name Barajasgarcia. That puts it at #108,494 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,713,772 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barajasgarcia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
200
1 in 1,713,772
Census rank
#108,494
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
174
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 174 bearers of the surname Barajasgarcia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 108494th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barajasgarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Barajasgarcia
The surname BARAJASGARCIA is a compound Spanish surname with roots tracing back to the 8th century during the Moorish rule of the Iberian Peninsula. The first part, Barajas, is derived from the Arabic word "barahij," meaning "pastures" or "meadows." This suggests the name may have originated from rural areas where livestock grazing was prevalent.
BARAJASGARCIA likely has its origins in the region of Andalusia, Southern Spain, where many place names retain their Arabic roots. The town of Barajas, located near Madrid, is one such example and may have contributed to the surname's development. In medieval records, variations like Barachas, Baraias, and Baraxas can be found, reflecting the evolution of the spelling over time.
One of the earliest documented instances of the surname BARAJASGARCIA can be traced to a 13th-century manuscript from the Kingdom of Aragon, which mentions a nobleman named Rodrigo Barajas. Another notable bearer was Juan Barajas (1456-1521), a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the BARAJASGARCIA name appeared in various regions of Spain, including Castile, Extremadura, and Andalusia. Notable figures from this period include Pedro Barajas (1570-1644), a prominent architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and monasteries in Madrid.
As the Spanish Empire expanded, the BARAJASGARCIA surname spread to the Americas, where it can be found in countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Peru. One notable individual was Gaspar Barajas (1725-1797), a Mexican landowner and rancher who played a significant role in the development of the region's agricultural industry.
In more recent history, the BARAJASGARCIA surname has produced several influential figures, such as Manuel Barajas (1884-1962), a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations. Another notable bearer was María Barajas (1908-1995), a renowned Spanish actress who appeared in numerous films and stage productions throughout her career.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barajasgarcia
Among Census respondents with the surname Barajasgarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Barajasgarcia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Barajasgarcia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.7% · 170
- White1.1% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barajasgarcia
Barajasgarcia appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#108,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 174
+71 bearers (+68.9%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 48,740 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #108,494 | 174 | 0.06 | +71 bearers (+68.9%) | Up 48,740 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Barajasgarcia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #108,494 | 31.0% |
| Count | 103 | 174 | 68.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.06 | 94.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barajasgarcia bearers went from 103 to 174 (+68.9% change). The surname moved up 48,740 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #108,494.
FAQ
Barajasgarcia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barajasgarcia?
Name Census estimates that about 200 living Americans carry the surname Barajasgarcia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,713,772 residents.
How common is Barajasgarcia?
Barajasgarcia ranks #108,494 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 174 people with the surname Barajasgarcia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (200), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Barajasgarcia.
Has Barajasgarcia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barajasgarcia went from 103 recorded bearers to 174. That is an increase of 71 (+68.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #108,494.
What does the Census say about the background of Barajasgarcia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barajasgarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Barajasgarcia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.7% (170 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barajasgarcia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.7%), White (1.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Barajasgarcia (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Barajasgarcia mean?
A Spanish surname indicating an individual's origins or residence near the gambling houses, casinos, or card clubs. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Barajasgarcia (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Barajasgarcia?
See how many people have the last name Barajasgarcia on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.